How do I get a real estate license in Florida?
There are four steps to becoming a licensed real estate agent in Florida:
- Complete 63 hours of approved pre-licensing education. All required real estate license courses in Florida can be completed in person or online if offered by a state-approved school. Course certification is valid for two years from the date of completion.
- Pass a background check. If you have a criminal history, your application will be reviewed on its own merit to determine whether you meet the good moral character requirement for obtaining a license.
- Submit your application to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. This may be done online or with a printed form. You must be at least 18 years of age, have a Social Security number, and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent. If your application is approved, you will receive an email notification and a candidate ID number so you may schedule your state exam.
- Schedule and pass the Florida real estate exam. After receiving your candidate ID number, you can schedule your state exam. You’ll have 3.5 hours to answer 100 multiple-choice questions. The passing score is 75%. The Florida state exam is offered daily and can be taken online from anywhere or at a Pearson Vue test center. Test centers are located throughout the United States. You can retake the Florida state exam as many times as you wish. You simply need to wait 24 hours to reschedule the examination.
